Pyhäniemi Manor, Manor estate in Hollola, Finland
Pyhäniemi Manor is a two-story country house in Hollola, Finland, surrounded by outbuildings arranged symmetrically around a central courtyard. The main building and stables follow a traditional Finnish rural style and sit within a forested lakeside setting.
The estate dates back to the 18th century, when King Gustav III of Sweden commissioned the current main building in 1780 and gifted it to General Carl Johan Schmiedefelt. Over the following centuries, the property passed through several hands and grew into one of the better-known manor estates in southern Finland.
In the 1930s, the manor served as a filming location for several Finnish feature films, earning it the nickname 'Hollywood of Hollola'. Walking through the rooms today, it is easy to imagine the film crews and actors who once worked there.
The estate sits near Lake Vesijärvi and is easy to reach by car, with free parking available on the grounds. Opening hours depend on scheduled events, so it is worth checking in advance before planning a visit.
In 1912, a Dutch businessman named Hendrik Max Gilse van der Pals reportedly won the manor in a roulette game at the Monte Carlo Casino and took ownership shortly after. It was also under his ownership that the estate first opened its doors to film productions.
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